COACHING CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

All AYHA Coaches must be properly certified based on USA Hockey guidelines and credentialed by AYHA. 

AYHA's DEADLINES FOR MEETING 100% OF THE REQUIREMENTS LISTED ON THIS PAGE:

• October 1 or first ice session: All Head Coaches & Assistant Coaches [AYHA Registration, USA Hockey ID, Safesport & Background Screening]
• October 1: All TRAVEL TEAM Coaches & Assistants [Coach Education Program (CEP)]
• November 1: All HOUSE LEAGUE Coaches & Assistants [Coach Education Program (CEP)]

If you miss these deadlines you will not be able to participate in any team activities, practices, or games.

AYHA Requirements require: 

• AYHA Registration and upload of a Photo ID.
• USA Hockeu Background Screening. 
• USA Hockey ID for applicable Season. 
• SafeSport Training. 
• Proper CEP Level Certification.  
• Follow these instructions to register as a coach/assistant coach.

USA Hockey Requirements to Coach: 

• A USA Hockey ID (annual renewal)  Click here for more information.
• Complete the Background Screening (required every two years). Click here for more information.
• Complete the USA Hockey SafeSport Training (required every two years). Click here for more information.  

Coaching Education Program (CEP) Requirements:

• Find, register and attend the required certification clinic.
  • You can only attend one clinic per season.
  • The coaching clinic season for Levels 1-3 officially runs from September 1 to December 31.
  •  Click here to find a clinic. 
• Complete the online age-specific module(s) for the age level of play you are coaching.
  • The online modules are available starting September 1st. 
  • Click here for the modules. 
• COmplete SafeSport Training, every two years. 

If you have any questions, about these guidelines and requirements, please contact our ACE Coordinator, at acecoordinator@adhockey.com.